Am I REALLY taking care of myself?

{Photography by +Stacie Frazier  of Haute Shots Boudoir Photography}

Outfit Details

T-shirt from 1stPhorm (Free Shipping with this link)

Mermaid Leggings from PIBA use code SHANA10%OFF at checkout

Hi friends...

I have been working like crazy to get caught up on emails, Youtube, this blog, my workouts, my life haha needless to say certain things get pushed away...and sometimes it isn't always the things that should be pushed away. The one thing I have always loved about this blog is that I am always going to be real with you guys...sharing my ups and sharing my downs...lots of downs...my feelings on things products etc... these past 3 years I have spent every day on my health...

NOW

here comes the irony. and you are all going to kill me if I don't do it to myself.

While I have been providing my body with the best it can get i have NOT been taking care of myself as I should.

SEE

When my mom was going through her last year and half I became unbelievably and uncontrollably terrified of the doctor. yep...I can't even explain it...its like I want to get everything done before they tell me well Shana

You are gonna die.

I know I know

i sound ridiculous and quite frankly a little childish. Did I mention that I am a health benefits broker...I mean I spend my days advocating health care getting physicals...and I AM TOO Scared to go? What?

My mom was my reminder, my "Shana did you get your physical?" 

SO

With National Girlfriends Day this Saturday I have decided that if I can inspire you then maybe I can inspire myself. Today I will be making an appt with the doc to not only get a physicial, but my annual and everything listed below. I will take you guys with me....

ok not inside the room but I will VLOG my experience and hold myself accountable...because no matter if I am totally healthy or not..I know that it needs to be done...

My hope is that I can also spark this in you...whether it is a doctors appt, eating foods that enrich your body, taking a multivitimin (THIS one is my go to), going for a walk, drinking plenty of water, or just simply getting enough sleep...I encourage you all to take a look at the chart below in the graphic by Oscar Health Insurance Company and make sure you are taking care of yourself, then pass this along to your best girlfriend :O)

thanks for listening...You can follow me on my fitness journey on my YOUTUBE channel! HERE!

My #SummerUniform & An Update!

Outfit Details

Silk leopard blouse: Thrifted Salvation Army

Shorts: H&M (Similar)

Wedges: Nine West Marshalls (Black & Brown Version)

Backpack: Steve Madden Ross (I also love this one!)

Watch: Jord Woodwatches (Can be found HERE)

Watch Gift Ideas

Wanderlust + Co Multi-Stud Silver Bangle: RocksBox 

USE CODE shanabff18 for one Free Month of Rocksbox! I am working on a review of this!

Aside from the fact you haven't seen a normal outfit from me on here in a while, I am feeling pretty happy to be blogging again and I have been working on revamping this thing finally. If won't be for a while but until then I will be back to posting my outfits, recipes, and more! 

So let's talk about my #SummerUniform It mainly consists of these shorts, these wedges and that watch... I have so many amazing pieces in my wardrobe but for some reason I am a creature of habit and comfort. If I like something and I like how it looks on me I wear it often...I mean why not..I am not the girl who never wears something twice...because quite frankly that isn't realistic and just doesn't make sense. 

When I love something I LOVE it...i e 

these shorts 

this watch

these wedges. 

The wedges are so comfortable I am thinking of getting the black ones I listed above...

Do you ever want to get every color of something you love..I am definitely one of those people...Also been loving this Wood Watch, I am not one to wear a watch but I haven't taken this one off!! I also like my shorts a little big so they sit comfortably I always size up.

Thrifting with Edwina has enabled me to stumble on some great finds like this blouse and we have been on our filming game! Please check out our channel on Youtube called THRIFTERS ANONYMOUS HERE don't forget to subscribe for more of our thrifting adventures and styling videos! I have also been filming up a storm on my other channel and I am loving it! I am going to be filming some hauls and reviews soon which will be a little different for me but I think will be a lot of fun. So if there is something in particular you want to see let me know! I have a lot of people ask about Rocksbox so when they approached me to try their box I said yes..will let you know how it is! 

I am also still anwering question on diet and supplements so please email me at colorblindblog@gmail.com I am a little behind on email still so thank you for your patience!!! ISRAEL was amazing so stay tuned for pics and video from my trip!

Lastly I just joined Periscope...still not quite sure what I am going to do with it but I know we will be taking everyone on a LIVE thrifting adventure so make sure to follow me! @ShanaEmily 

Until next time! 

xoxo

Eat Clean:My Dad's Moroccan Kefta Kabobs #MealPrepSunday

So excited to be sharing one of the hundreds of amazing recipes from my dad! If you didn't know my father is an amazing chef...I have been working so hard to learn from him and my goal this year is to share with you many of his signature dishes. 

One of my favorites is his Kefta Recipe! Now I made some modifications as I am still "prepping" and want to see if I can incorporate his flavors with my clean eating habits. SO....join me as I prepare my dad's Kefta Recipe!

You can watch me make it on my YOUTUBE channel! I share my shopping trips and meal prep every Sunday ! Don't forget to like and subscribe and share!

I take you to Sprouts where I bought a few items in the video here is what you will need!

CORIANDER
1 tsp

CUMIN

1 tsp to 1 1/2 tsp

Fresh Garlic or Granulated Garlic

I like to add 1 tbsp to 1 1/2 tbsp I love garlic!

Harissa or your favorite spicy sauce
To your liking I like things spicy!

Black Pepper
To taste

Olive Oil
1 tbsp to 2 tbsp I used Extra Lean Ground Turkey so it needed some more!

Paprika or Smoked Paprika
1tsp to 1 1/2 tsp

Cilantro
1/3 Cup Chopped

MACE
1tsp (Be careful this is very rich you don't need a lot!)

Take all of the ingredients and mix them with 2 packages of Ground beef which is what my father uses or Extra Lean Ground Turkey which is what I use! Remember the turkey will be a little dry as it has less fat!

Watch the video for how I mixed it. Don't mix too much but simply fold the ingredients in and begin making your Kefta's. My dad makes them into small hamburgers and broils them on Low for 10 to 15 minutes but since I love grilling I decided to make Kabobs! Here is what they looked like. 

I grilled them for about 4 minutes on each side with the grill at 475 degrees! Make sure to soak the skewers so they don't burn! I whipped up some Couscous and hummus and also grilled some veggie skewers to complete the meal! More in the video! and Voila! 

For Dessert I just took strawberries and blueberries and put them on a skewer!

In the video I added salt. DO NOT ADD SALT It didn't need it..and if you need it add it after! Enjoy and remember my dad has always taught me that recipes are just ingredients...You turn it into your own RECIPE...So play around with the spice and learn what you like...he always just give me ingredients and leaves it up to me to decide I used to get mad until I realized....YOU must make it to your liking and then guess what....it becomes YOUR RECIPE...ENJOY!! and please share this if you like it! Would love to see your recipes! you can share with me on Twitter @shanaemily or on instagram at @shanaemily_ xoxo #MEALPREPSUNDAY #SHANAEMILY